Browsing: UK politics

Childcare costs in the UK already make up 19 per cent of average income, but national insurance contributions will drive…

Kim Leadbeater suggests allowing psychiatrists and social workers to approve applications under new amendments High Court sign-off for assisted dying…

Childcare providers have been hit by rise in employers’ national insurance announced by the Labour chancellor in the Budget Parents…

Burnley MP Oliver Ryan has been suspended from the Labour Party for his role in the WhatsApp group scandal Second…

A Labour MP warns Starmer he is crossing a red line with China embassy deal. The Backbencher raises concern over…

Keir Starmer is facing a new backlash from the trade unions after he was accused of imposing a new round…

Tories demand PM widens investigation to councillors and Burnley MP Oliver Ryan, who was a member of the Whatsapp group,…

Health minister sacked over racists WhatsApp messages, after being caught. Andrew Gwynne allegedly sent racist, sexist messages in a WhatsApp…

Friday’s front pages report on the Bank of England’s bleak forecast for the UK economy sparked widespread concern, with growth now expected to be just 0.75% this year.

Rachel Reeves is under fire with some of the papers speculating on her future in the role of chancellor and the fears of stagflation – a combination of stagnant growth and rising inflation—are dominating the narrative.

While the interest rate cut to 4.5% offers some relief, the overall economic outlook remains challenging. The papers say the government faces tough choices including potential tax hikes or spending cuts, to stabilise the economy.

Elsewhere, there’s some showbiz news dominating tabloids, including reviews of the new BBC TV series Amandaland, an exclusive interview with the former girlfriend of Liam Payne and coverage of recent allegations made against a TV star.

The back pages are dominated by Liverpool’s 4-0 win over Spurs to book their place in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley.

Migrants who are unemployed or in low-paid jobs will face being forced to leave the UK under plans being drawn…